Definition of subventionnext
as in subsidy
a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action the committee receives an annual subvention from the foundation to run the museum

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Recent Examples of subvention It’s needed, Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West contends, to shore up vital health care services threatened by reductions in federal subventions and the state budget’s own deficits. — Dan Walters, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026 External factors like the ban on subvention schemes and poor market sentiments impacted housing sales in both cities, but MMR performed relatively better. — Anuj Puri, Quartz India, 19 Dec. 2019 When paternal subventions were not forthcoming, Neruda hit on the idea of securing a diplomatic post abroad through Chile’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. — Benjamin Kunkel, The New Republic, 2 July 2018 Without subventions from Washington, Tesla’s market capitalization never would have even briefly exceeded GM’s. — George Will, National Review, 11 Oct. 2017
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Noun
  • Nigeria has faced high inflation in the three years since the removal of fuel subsidies raised costs for households and businesses.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The incentive would stack on top of state tax credits, combining to create the world’s most generous subsidies for film and TV.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The city alleges the nonprofit obtained a state grant through a fraudulent application and failed to properly notify officials or meet community-engagement requirements.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • This grant will fund the largest global research initiative devoted to the rise in breast cancer among younger women.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The Pacific Palisades store is sectioned out more into zones than the previous one; the company sat down with the buyers and visual merchandizing teams to be more strategic in allotment, whether carving out space for denim or The Row.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The rest went toward special education, operational costs and increasing the basic allotment by $55 per student.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026

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“Subvention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subvention. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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